Alex Alexander

About us

Alex is the founder of Aylione Courageous Hearted Living and Goddess In Paradise Sacred Adventure Retreats. She brings the wisdom of many modalities in assisting her clients in creating real change in their lives where they feel less stress, more abundance, more joy and experience vastly improved and more passionate relationships. Her heart and joy lies in helping women feel more pleasure and joy in all aspects of their lives through deeply connecting with their inner spiritual, energetic wisdom and body wisdom. When a woman follows her pleasure and steps into her full turned on, lit up self, magic happens with every step she takes. Alex is a certified energy healer, a Hakomi practitioner, a shamanic practitioner, a Qoya teacher, and a certified level II teacher of the Art of Feminine Presence. She is a mom of two beautiful daughters, loves to cook, loves animals and the natural world, loves to travel, and has a passion for creating sacred space and experiences where the Divine is invited in and deep healing can occur.

Qoya is a movement practice that I can fully embody and embrace because it is the first practice where I felt I really could move the way I wanted to move. In so many movement classes, I would unconsciously push myself to do what I was being led to do, which was not always the best thing for my body. I would invariably injure myself and have to take a break before returning. Eventually I stopped taking any movement practices, afraid of re-injury. That is until Qoya came along. I love the premise that There is no right way to do it. If it feels good, you are doing it right.

My favorite part of Qoya right now is circling. I change up the music a lot, so I can’t really say what is my favorite music to dance to right now, however I lean towards slower more sensual music and movement. I try to do Qoya as often as I can. My intention would be a daily practice, but that doesn’t usually happen, so I do what I can.

Alex Alexander

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Why Retreat?

We asked people why they go on retreat, here's what they said:

This sounds like a dream! I am an education student and I have spent way too much time working all summer to pay for school. My boyfriend of 5 years is a government firefighter and has been away working most of the summer. His 30th Birthday and our 6th anniversary is coming up this winter, we would love to celebrate with a yoga retreat! We both love yoga but have barley had time to practice in the past few months. Keeping our fingers crossed!
Jaimee and Dan

Retreat Guru's Vision

We believe human beings are innately wise, strong and kind. This wisdom, although not always experienced, is always present. Going on retreat is a beautiful way to reconnect to our basic sanity and health. Our aspiration at Retreat Guru is to inspire people to experience authentic retreats and reconnect with their innate wisdom, strength and kindness.